Fire salamander vs Hoary fox

Salamandra salamandra compared with Lycalopex vetulus

Key Differences

• Fire salamander is Vulnerable while Hoary fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fire salamander	Hoary fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Salamandridae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Salamandra	Lycalopex
Species	Salamandra salamandra	Lycalopex vetulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Fire salamander and Hoary fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Fire salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Hoary fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fire salamander	Hoary fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fire salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Hoary fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fire salamander

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.